Meaning of 'scour'

Find the meaning of the word ‘scour’

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Meaning of ‘scour’

5 definitions found.

scour

noun

a place that is scoured (especially by running water)

verb

rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

Synonyms: purge

verb

clean with hard rubbing

Synonyms: scrub

verb

rub hard or scrub

Example: "scour the counter tops"

Synonyms: abrade

verb

examine minutely

Example: "The police scoured the country for the fugitive"

Synonyms: explore

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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